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*If the problem is with a plugin, like Flash or WMP, look [http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?t=64337 here].
*If the problem is with a plugin, like Flash or WMP, look [http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?t=64337 here].
*If all else fails, on Windows, you can install [http://extensionroom.mozdev.org/more-info/ieview IE View] which will allow you to right-click open pages in IE.
*If all else fails, on Windows, you can install [http://extensionroom.mozdev.org/more-info/ieview IE View] which will allow you to right-click open pages in IE.
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== Suite and Firefox Limitations ==
== Suite and Firefox Limitations ==

Revision as of 19:01, 24 January 2005

Mozila Application Suite and Mozilla Firefox are designed from the bottom up to support sites written with W3C standards. However, other browsers sometimes use alternate methods to format pages which are not supported by the Suite or Firefox. The best long term solution is to respectfully ask the website developer if they can make their page work in Mozilla. For help on doing this, visit the Mozilla Site Evangelism page. If this is not possible, there are a few things you can try to get the site to work as designed.

Possible Solutions for Users

  • Make sure your firewall isn't blocking the Suite or Firefox from getting page content.
  • Install a user agent spoofer, such as User Agent Switcher, to make the web site think you are using a different browser.
  • If the page requires cookies or popup windows, make sure they are enabled for that site. This is done from the Tools->Options menu.
  • If the problem is with a Java web site, try installing Sun's Java (J2SE JRE). Detailed help for Mozilla Firefox. This can also be used for the Mozilla Application Suite
  • If the problem is with a plugin, like Flash or WMP, look here.
  • If all else fails, on Windows, you can install IE View which will allow you to right-click open pages in IE.

Suite and Firefox Limitations

  • Cannot use Microsoft's JVM. Use an alternative, such as Sun's Java VM.
  • Cannot render VML or do VML scripting. Try using SVG instead.
  • Menus and other scripts that use document.all or document.layers will not work. Developers: see this site for more information.
  • ActiveX controls are not supported in most Mozilla-based browsers. If possible, use a plugin interface instead, which is possible with Windows Media Player.
  • Microsoft Windows Update must, by design, be run in Windows on Internet Explorer. However, you can find updates manually on Microsoft's download site.